From the perspective of an editor, we will present on the current state of publishing in energy research and the physical sciences, including chemistry, materials science, and engineering, by outlining the roles, responsibilities, and ethical obligations of authors, editors, and reviewers. The talk will include tangible examples and how-to's related to publishing in journals and what editors look for when evaluating a manuscript submission. An introduction to the Wiley-VCH journals will be presented along with an outline of our energy portfolio. We will additionally present some tips for preparing scientific publications and how to achieve the highest possible impact after publication.